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RA57 WGJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

167,984 mi
Last recorded167,984 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 WGJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 167,984 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 156,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 144,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 131,636 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn low

Fail 7 Feb 2013 95,178 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,391 miles

wipers worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,356 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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RA57 WGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA57 WGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA57 WGJ registered?

RA57 WGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is RA57 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 WGJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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